I've read about this and from all the write up it sounds too good to be true for the price, has anyone got it on their car and how much difference does it make?

(If this has been done loads of times before then sorry but i've done a search and it didn't come up with anything)

 

Alll I know about em is the 1.2 pumps out about 78 BHP, but the tourque is pretty poor, obv cos its a 1.2

 

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chippers, he means the ecotek valve you buy from maxpower companies, not the ecotek engine in the vaux :P

 

Pile of pooh, try not to introduce one to the enginebay of a 16i pleeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaassssssssssssssseeeeeeeeee.

 

When was the last time you spoke to a BLOKE called Sarah then Jim?

 

happens all the time at the sort of places i reguarly visit mike

 

Oh Dear. and you admit that

 

Load of bollox mate.

Made no difference on my GTE, a waste of Ł50 if you ask me

 

I was given an ecotek valve by our local motorfactors when they first came out to test... I was still at uni so it was probably '99-2000? I had it on a little 106 xsi and in all honesty it made no difference that you would notice

There was probably a slight increase in fuel efficiency but I like killing trees so IMO thats a bad thing

 

oh right thanks, i'd read all the cuttings of mags w*nking on about them and thought that they might be alright Oh well, any other ideas on how i can get some more power without spending monstrous amounts ?
Yeah and just to clear that up i am female

 

nitrous

 

I no feck all about ecotek thingys or much really

But hello Sarah

 

hello Less!

 

as with any car start by sorting the breathing (exhauast and air filter) from there you can add a camshaft and vernier and some time being set up properly.

 

can you get chips for non-turbo's?

 

not 1600i you cant, its not EFi

 

i've already got a full stainless and a k&n replacement filter but you can't buy inductions kits for 1600i's. Kent cam & vernier is what i'm looking at next but thats about Ł300-400, might have to be an xmas pressie for my car

 

Your car is lucky to get an xmas pressie like that,mines getting a new magic tree

 

loads more bits and bobs you can do to a 16i - before that

pm me - will tell ya

 

Could alway whip the head off whilst you'r ethere and get somebody like Karl Norris to give it the once over.

Afraid the 1600i uses a mechanical based injection system as opposed to an electronic system so no chips for you I'm afraid

 

who's Karl norris and what could he do??

 

nitrous nitrous nitrous

it will give you the best BHP per Ł

people think its cheating tho, coz its THAT effective!

only downside is you gotta refill the bottle


www.noswizard.com

 

Karl Norris runs and owns www.norrismotorsport.co.uk he could lots of things to it.Knows his shit

Cue all the northern monkeys also Tony Fuller the RS16OOi registar is a top bloke and worth a chat too about RS16OOis

 

It's worth talking to Paul

Head and cams isn't really the best place to start as the 16i already has uprated items over standard.

 

If you want a cheap ting try the FSE power valve on the 16i, will make a bit of a difference, It replaces the fuel pressure regulator and basically enriches the mixture a bit [depending on the setting] and allows you to run a higher fuel pressure on acceleration, but normal on constant load so you're not caning your petrol

I've had a few injected cars with these on, a nissan 100nx, honda civic vti etc and it made a noticeable difference considering the cost was about Ł80

Other than that, see above you gotta sort your breathing out before doing any other mods, so look for a decent 2nd hand exhaust and direct induction kit

Next move would be a decent cam etc, but whilst they're doing that you could get a head skim and lighten and balance the flywheel??

 

jim i'm not getting nos!!!! I want a quicker motor not a deathtrap!

 

Yes best peice of advice I can give is dont listen to Jim

 

She already has exhaust and filter. You can do the fuel pressure on a 16i without an Ł80 valve! Cam is already pretty good, higher lift than standard already, also has a higher compression ratio than standard so I'd beware of a skim as well.

 

youve been watching too much fast and furious

nitrous oxide is NOT a flamable gas, it will not explode

 

i was thinking more of it getting wrapped around lamposts because it'd be too quick for me and it killing my engine off after blasting nos and lots of power through it at short intervals

 

1 it doesnt kill engines
2 it doesnt have to be "too quick"

ive got a 25shot on mine and i barely notice it...

 

nitrous is not the way to go on a 16I

i would probably go with twin carbs and some head work for a real responsive car, unfortunatly this will cost you

 

from the looks of what every1s saying whatever i do is gonna cost me lots of dosh i think i'm gonna have to start doin something on the side like drug dealing or selling myself

 

they will cost MORE money, and give you LESS power

nitrous isnt the perfect solution i admit it... but its cheap, and it does what its supposed to do (ie make car go VERY fast when you press the button)

 

Agree with Swerve. A nice set of carbs is a nice way to go. Even though the 1600i cam profile is better than the 3i cam it would still benefit from a fast road cam and vernier. Just ensure you speak to somebody that knows and understands the 16i and its querks

 

Are you fit? LOL

Honestly, speak to Mr Cox and he'll point you in the right direction, it may not be as much as you think to eek a bit more out of the old girl.

ps. If you need any spares, ie coils or sensor lead etc get in touch. I have a spare splitter and some interior bits unopened and still in the Ford bags too.

Let us know how you get on?

 

Mattrs1600i, what interior bits have you got?

 

as said b4 ekotec not worth a wank......

 

Got the interior door consoles, with leccy window switches on them. Strips that run across the top of the doors. May also be able to lay my hand on a MINT dash too and I mean mint, but that would be a bit of wedge

Also have the Steering Column Shroud, top and bottom, unused in the Ford bags.